Brand Designer Salary in Sri Lanka
Brand designers in Colombo receive annual salaries. Salaries are affected by market demand. Rent is a significant expense.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු480,000 to Rs රු720,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු600,000
Salaries for entry-level designers often reflect the limited commercial activity of the small agencies or local businessivity.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු720,000 to Rs රු1,100,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු925,000
Increased responsibility in the retail and tourism sectors typically characterizes mid-level roles.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු1,125,000 to Rs රු1,635,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු1,375,000
Higher pay is available to senior designers at larger organizations or regional export companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු1,650,000+
Peak salaries are often linked to leadership roles at established firms for principal or lead designers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Rs රු450 - Rs රු850
per hour
Mid-level
Rs රු900 - Rs රු1500
per hour
Senior
Rs රු1500 - Rs රු2500
per hour
Market Overview
Agencies in Colombo and Kandy employ designers. Freelancers can earn additional income.